1998 Caterham Super 7 1.6L Petrol · S161 PNK
1998 Caterham Super 7 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 32,566 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SUPER 7
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S161 PNK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 32,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S161 PNK Mileage History
- 21/04/202228,679 mi
- 08/05/202330,156 mi+1,477 mi
- 12/05/202330,175 mi+19 mi
- 14/05/202431,279 mi+1,104 mi
- 08/05/202532,566 mi+1,287 mi
Average of roughly 1,276 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S161 PNK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Caterham Super 7 (S161 PNK) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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